Through the dedication of remarkable leadership and time to the YWCA, Karen Gilmore embodies its mission to touch lives and build a better future for women and their families. Her commitment to the Metro Vancouver YWCA has continued, unwavering, for more than 20 years, with hundreds of hours of volunteer service and mobilizing her own resources to solve problems as they arose. Two years ago, she joined the YWCA Canada Board of Directors, helping to shape the movement by providing strategic direction. Karen inspires people throughout the organization as a valuable mentor to its next generation of emerging leaders.
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